Inspection and certification services

After consent - what do I do next?

STEP 1 - You must get a Construction Certificate

You can get a Construction Certificate either from Council or a Private Certifier. (A listing of Private Certifiers can be found at the Department of Planning (DOP) website or by telephoning 1300 305 695.

STEP 2 - You must appoint a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)

You can appoint either Council or a Private Certifier as your PCA. See form in your Approval Kit. If you wish to use Council as your PCA a quotation can be provided to you listing the required inspections and associated fees.

STEP 3 - You must lodge the PCA form with Council

This form must be submitted to Council two days prior to commencement of work (even if Council is not your PCA), notifying us that you intend to commence works, and if you are using Council as your PCA, a signed acknowledgement must be returned to you.

STEP 4 - You must get the Development inspected at each nominated stage of the construction (see your DA Consent for details)

These inspections must be conducted by your nominated PCA. Each stage or component must be inspected and accepted as satisfactory before you proceed with the next stage. Failure to have these stages or components inspected (and the necessary certificates available to Council) may render you liable to legal proceedings and may result in Council refusing to issue Certificates or allow the occupation or use of the completed building.

If Council is your nominated PCA, 2 days notice is required before each inspection.

STEP 5 - You must get a final inspection

A final inspection is required before you occupy a building. It is important that the requested progress inspections have been conducted to ensure that the final inspection is processed in an efficient and timely manner. Most importantly, the completed works must be in accordance with the consent otherwise the granting of occupancy will be delayed. On the spot penalties apply for non-compliance with the development consent, including failure to obtain progress or final inspections.

STEP 6 - You must get an Occupation Certificate

Pursuant to clause 109M of the EP and A Act, a person must not commence occupation or use of the whole or any part of a "new building" ("new building" includes an altered portion of, or an extension to, an existing building) unless an Occupation Certificate has been issued in relation to the building or part.

This page last updated 18 November, 2009 11:02 AM

Inspection and certification services

After consent - what do I do next?

Muswellbrook Shire Council PO Box 122 Muswellbrook 2333 157 Maitland Street, Muswellbrook New South Wales, Australia Ph: +61 (02) 6549 3700, Fax: +61 (02) 6549 3701 ABN 86 864 180 944 This page last updated: 2 September, 2009

Muswellbrook Shire Council
PO Box 122 Muswellbrook 2333
157 Maitland Street, Muswellbrook New South Wales, Australia
Ph: +61 (02) 6549 3700, Fax: +61 (02) 6549 3701
ABN 86 864 180 944
This page last updated: 2 September, 2009